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Earl "Parade" George

04/20/1931 - 07/21/2025

Obituary For Earl "Parade" George

OPELOUSAS – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Holy Ghost Parish Life Center in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Earl George, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Parade”, 94, who entered eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Senior Village Nursing Home in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Rev. Justin Arockiasamy, S.V.D., will be the celebrant at the Mass of Christian burial.

Mr. George’s memories are being cherished by: his two sisters, Mary G. Laviolette and Rose G. Williams, both of Opelousas, LA; his Godchild, Geraldine Thomas of Opelousas, LA; one grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Dupree and Bertha Landrio George, one son, Terry Tyler; five brothers, Lionel George, Junius George, Murphy George, Bervick George and Paul George; and four sisters, Hilda Fisher, Irene Alfred, Marie George and Lorenia Greene.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Holy Ghost Parish Life Center in Opelousas, LA. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to: Senior Village Nursing Home, Gerald Greene, Murphy Greene, Audrey Fuselier and Ronald Griffin.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.


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May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.

Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz

Sisters Rose and Mary, you have my Deepest Condolences in the loss of your Brother. My Prayer is that God will comfort and strengthen you all as you go through your hour of Bereavement. Be Blessed and take care. Sincerely, Evavattae Greene Rodney

Evavattae Greene Rodney

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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